The City Council is considering amending the development code to remove “tobacco, hookah, and vapor retail store” as a permitted use, effectively banning any new stores, lounges, or bars that primarily sell tobacco-related products from opening.
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Former Texas Teacher Faces Federal Prison for Producing Child Porn
Authorities found Snapchat videos of Marfa ISD substitute teacher Sonya Murillo sexually abusing a minor.
‘Power Struggle’ within Williamson County GOP Over Securing Primary Election
The outgoing party chairman ignored members’ requests to conduct the election more securely.
Hays High School Clerk Charged with Grooming Student for Sexual Relationship
Hays CISD confirmed that Danielle Dunn has been fired from her position.
DeAyala v. Perez: Paxton Impeachment Vote Could Decide House District 133 Race
DeAyala’s vote to impeach the attorney general lingers heavily over the House District 133 Republican primary election.
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Public Safety Takes Top Priority in Houston Mayor Whitmire’s First Week
Following newly sworn-in Mayor John Whitmire’s inauguration, he immediately began addressing long running local issues.
Bobby Orr Enters Race to Lead Harris County GOP
Orr says he wants to focus on electing conservatives to local offices, such as the county commissioner’s court, city councils, and school boards.
Pro-Life Group Issues Subpoena to Texas Abortion Funds
The San Antonio Family Association is demanding the abortion funds turn over all documents and evidence related to any abortion trafficking activities.
North Texas School District Caught Hiding Student’s Gender Confusion from Parents
Citizens Defending Freedom says Anna ISD’s “transgender” policy violates parental rights under Texas Education Code.
Austin Mayor Says Contract with Local Police Union is Top Priority
Following staffing shortages and rising crime, Mayor Kirk Watson says he wants to come to an agreement with the Austin Police Association.
Houston: A Year of Challenges Ahead
Houston is facing significant challenges that will be up to the newly elected city government to handle.
Footage Shows Thousands of Illegal Aliens Flooding Eagle Pass
A citizen journalist captured footage showing thousands of illegal aliens from over 20 different countries crossing the border at Eagle Pass.
Dawson County Becomes Fifth County in Texas to Outlaw Abortion, Abortion Trafficking
The Dawson County Commissioners Court voted unanimously to adopt the ‘Sanctuary for the Unborn’ ordinance.
Klein Teacher Accused of Touching 7-year-old Student to ‘Gratify Sexual Desire’
Matthew Stegeman worked at Epps Island Elementary School.
The ‘City With No Property Taxes’ Might Soon Have Them
The Stafford City Council is considering a measure to create a property tax, which would have to be approved by residents.
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Taxpayer-funded Institutions Participate in Austin LGBT Parade
The parade featured Austin ISD and the Austin Police Department, as well as being sponsored by the University of Texas’ Division of Diversity and Community Engagement.
Amarillo College President Eyeing Job in Austin
Austin Community College has named him the sole finalist to become chancellor of the school.
Round Rock ISD Teachers Reportedly Told to Hide Students’ ‘Gender Identity’ From Parents
RRISD administrators claim this instructive “gender identity” presentation has “never been part of any district-wide professional development.”
Women Rally Against the Dangers of Transgender Ideology
Detransitioners focused on how radical gender ideology has negatively impacted womanhood.
Conroe ISD Student Beaten by Bus Monitor
The bus monitor was fired and the student, who never fought back, was still suspended by the school district.
Tarrant Appraisal District Gives Troubled Chief a ‘Vote of Confidence’
Following a 90-day probation, the board voted 3-2 to keep Jeff Law.
Mealer Claims 32K ‘Illegal Ballots’ Counted in Contested Harris County Election
Mealer, a Republican, lost her 2022 race against Democrat County Judge Hidalgo by 18,183 votes.
ACLU Pushes Against Policies Protecting Children
The American Civil Liberties Union is filing federal civil rights complaints against schools that ensure students compete in events and use the bathrooms according to their biological sex.
Prosper ISD Bus Driver Gets ‘Lost’ for Hours with Elementary Students on Board
For Rucker Elementary parents, the back-to-school bus failures recall last year’s nightmare.
Three Republicans Toss Their Hats into House District Race
A businessman, a former legislator, and a former sheriff are vying to replace retiring State Rep. John Raney.